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Box, chewing gum, tin, half sphere, flat side opens to reveal a pin an which the user can impale a piece of chewing gum. Marked "LUNKENS PEGGY" "THE PEGGY CO., CINTI. O. " "PAT MAR 1, 1898" about 1" dia.
Typical of period, shows the nature of the inventive mind at the turn of the century.
Donor's notes:
Purchased at an auction to raise money for a scholarship in 1967-1968. Purchased because it was for a good cause, was made of painted tin, and was so unusual. I researched it to find the patent after that.
We have a copy of U.S. Patent#599,945, March 1, 1898
Donor's notes:
Purchased at an auction to raise money for a scholarship in 1967-1968. Purchased because it was for a good cause, was made of painted tin, and was so unusual. I researched it to find the patent after that.
We have a copy of U.S. Patent#599,945, March 1, 1898
Carolynn Howell
2593 Woodsmill Dr.
Melbourne, FL 32934
321-427-8545
carolynnh2593@gmail.com
2593 Woodsmill Dr.
Melbourne, FL 32934
321-427-8545
carolynnh2593@gmail.com
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